Catholic Church Keeps a Secret 2nd Set of Records [View all]

[SecularMotion]

(Newser) – For centuries, the Catholic Church has had two sets of books—one for routine matters, the other containing records of controversial matters ranging from clandestine weddings performed by priests to clergy alcohol abuse. That second set of records, the first mention of which appeared in the 1700s, has been kept secret from nearly everyone, with only bishops and their inner circle having access to the materials. (In 1954, a scholar called for safes to house the files that could handle "attacks by drills, sledge hammers, wedges, and mechanical tools.&quot But the US probe into sex abuse is finally opening up the files, and many are due for release within months.

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